london SE17 Postcodes

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London (SE17)
The SE17 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1057 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the SE17 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Southwark Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in SE17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SE17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 74%WORKING
- 26%UNEMPLOYED
26% of people in SE17 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 32%WHITE
- 68%NON-WHITE
32% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Greater London

SE17 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Outward Code | SE17 |
Postal Town | London |
MSOA Name | Southwark 016 |
LSOA Name | Southwark 016A |
County | Greater London |
Region | Greater London |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Southwark |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SE17 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SE17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.